Question

Oriole Company has issued three different bonds during 2022. Interest is payable annually on each of these bonds. 1. On January 1, 2022, 1,000, 8%, 5-year, $1,000 bonds dated January 1, 2022, were issued at face value. 2. On July 1, $854,000, 9%, 5-year bonds dated July 1, 2022, were issued at 101. 3. On September 1, $281,000, 7%, 5-year bonds dated September 1, 2022, were issued at 99. Prepare the journal entry to record each bond transaction at the date of issuance.

Answer 1

Answer:

Transaction 1

Debit : Cash  ($1,000 x 1,000) $1,000,000

Credit : Bond Payable  $1,000,000

Transaction 2

Debit : Cash  ($854,000 x 101.30%) $865,102

Credit : Bond Payable  $865,102

Transaction 3

Debit : Cash  ($281,000 x 99%) $278,190

Credit : Bond Payable  $278,190

Explanation:

On each issuance date recognize a cash inflow and a liability - Bond Payable to the extent of the amount paid on issue.